Brian Kuszewski

The agenda included a Planning Session and a Regular Session. Key discussions and recommendations for the Regular Session involve authorizing the execution of a Revised Lease Agreement with the Village of Glen Ellyn for properties at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve. Other items include authorizing Recreation License Agreements with Commonwealth Edison Company for trails adjacent to Cricket Creek, Greene Valley, and Salt Creek Marsh Forest Preserves. Furthermore, authorization is sought for contracts for professional services for infrastructure condition assessments at Kline Creek Farm, roofing repairs at Blackwell Forest Preserve, HVAC and building improvements at the Facilities Management Facility, and roofing/exterior improvements at the Indoor Riding Arena in St. James Farm. The agenda also covers authorizing an Agreement with Microsoft for a support subscription and a Universal Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Bike Path Program Trail Improvements in Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The Informational Agenda included an update on the Strategic Plan regarding Vision and Purpose.

The Commission Meeting agenda included several significant items. Key discussions involved authorizing the payment of goods and services, executing a revised lease agreement with the Village of Glen Ellyn for Churchill Woods Forest Preserve properties, and authorizing contracts for professional legislative services and various infrastructure projects. Several reappointments were confirmed for members of the Friends of the FPDDC. Furthermore, the commission addressed property acquisition for forest preserve purposes (Blackwell-Mack Road) and authorized execution of recreation license agreements with Commonwealth Edison Company for trails adjacent to several forest preserves. Contracts for professional services were authorized for condition assessment at Kline Creek Farm, roofing repairs at Blackwell Forest Preserve, HVAC improvements, and indoor riding arena improvements at St. James Farm. An agreement with Microsoft for a Unified Support Advanced Subscription was also considered.

The agenda for the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Board Meeting included a presentation providing an update on the District's Strategic Planning. Financial matters involved accepting the Treasurer's Report, approving the 2026 Friends' Budget, and approving the Engagement Letter for 990 and Audit Services. Other actions included the approval of Financial Policies and Procedures, and a motion to nominate specific individuals for an additional three-year term on the Friends board.

The Public Hearing was convened by the Board of Commissioners of the FPDDC regarding the amendment of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the FPDDC, Illinois Calendar Year 2025. The agenda included the reading of the Public Notice and the solicitation of public comments concerning the proposed amendment to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.

The Public Hearing was convened by the Board of Commissioners specifically to address the Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Tentative Budget for the Calendar Year 2026. The proceedings included the reading of the official Public Notice regarding these documents. The agenda concluded with the solicitation of public comments concerning the Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Tentative Budget for Calendar Year 2026, for which there were none.